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The JC Raulston Arboretum is a nationally acclaimed garden with one of the largest and most diverse collections of landscape plants adapted for landscape use in the Southeast. Plants especially adapted to Piedmont North Carolina conditions are collected and evaluated in an effort to find superior plants for use in southern landscapes.

Finley-Nottingham Rose Garden

The construction crew finished the work in the Finley-Nottingham Rose Garden and turned the garden over to the horticultural staff for bed preparation and planting.

Fifty Best University Public Gardens

Best Colleges Online recently ranked university public gardens in the United States for their variety of species, education and conservation, awards and recognition, and connection to university degree programs. The JC Raulston Arboretum was recognized for being one of the Southeast's top teaching gardens, hosting lectures, symposia, and other educational gatherings throughout the year. There are a wide variety of educational outreach programs for the community at large, including family events, summer garden camps, and a merit badge program for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.